Swimmers in Queensland’s fastest-growing city are a step closer to having a second Olympic-sized pool to enjoy, with works now underway on the $23.1 million Beenleigh Aquatic Centre upgrade.
The 50-metre, eight-lane swimming pool is expected to open in mid-2025. It will replace the current thirty-three-yard pool, which opened in 1964.
The new Olympic-sized pool will not only be a beacon for local swimming enthusiasts but also enable Logan to support more training, competitions and community sporting events.
Artist’s impression of the play area at the new Beenleigh Aquatic Centre
Representatives from the Australian and Queensland governments and the Logan City Council met in Beenleigh today to celebrate the milestone.
The upgrades include an expanded children’s water play area, shaded seating areas, modern change room facilities, a kiosk, and accessible and family-friendly amenities.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre will feature solar panelling to generate clean energy, enable stormwater harvesting and use recycled materials.
The project is funded through the $285.8 million SEQ Liveability Fund. The Logan City Council invests $13.4 million, alongside contributions from the Australian and Queensland governments of $4.85 million each.
The indoor pool remains open to the public while works are completed, and existing programs will continue uninterrupted.
Federal Minister for Cities Jenny McAllister said, “The Logan community is right to be excited by works starting on these facilities. It’s a very real possibility that some of our future Olympians will start honing their craft right here at the future Beenleigh Aquatic Centre.”
Queensland Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace added, “The new Beenleigh Aquatic Centre is a great example of a project that will help create a more liveable, sustainable and healthy community.”
Macalister MP Melissa McMahon added, “A new Olympic pool may see our future swimming heroes develop their skills locally and deliver the goods in 2032. And there is something for everyone with this upgrade with new areas for children and more family-friendly amenities.”
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